The bra have been with us for a long time.
As far back as the start of civilization, women have used
some style of garment to lift, separate and restrict their breasts. Over the
years and centuries, the bra was there for the women. Not even the notorious
“burn the bra” era could stop the marching on of this ‘bosom’ friend of many a
woman.
Comfort and fit were rarely considered important features
until the early 1900's. Not so today. Comfort and fit have become more
important to consumers and bra manufactures have responded by improving design
and sizing.
However, in this modern times and liberal society of today,
there is much needed room for bra-wearing education. First, bra wearing is a
choice, not a law. You do not have to wear one if you don't feel the need. Many
women wear bras an unhealthy 24 hours a day, never allowing their breasts to
have natural freedom. Furthermore, women wear bras that fit poorly and leave
marks and indents on their skin. This is particularly bad for blood and
lymphatic system flow.
Comfort comes from having a good fit. The bra band must fit
snugly to the chest, just below the breast, so that your breast weight will be
transferred to it. When the bra band is loose, the shoulder straps take the
weight. This sets off a chain reaction of bad to worse. Shoulder straps get
tightened, causing the back of your bra to ride up and the straps to dig into
your shoulders.
Instead, with a proper fitting bra band, the breast weight
is evenly distributed, the bra cups shape and hold your breasts and your
shoulder straps do not dig into your shoulders. There are a vast array of
styles, types, and specialty bras currently on the market.
Remember, when your bra has done the job, get rid of it!
